Ethan Griffin had never felt this helpless in his life before, lying in a hospital bed in a strange state. He was very much aware of his surroundings, he can hear, smell feel but he couldn’t open his eyes nor move any part of his body, like he had no control over his body. The doctors, a while ago had already declared that he had fallen into a coma with only a fifty percent chance of waking up.
Earlier today, he was on his way to a board meeting concerning an AI project 9th edition which had just been completed, when a truck ran into his car. That project was the key to solidifying his position as an heir and the CEO of the BlastX Corporation and the only person who would benefit from this is his ambitious stepbrother, Dirk. Clearly he underestimated Dirk’s great ambition, an ambition that regarded life as useless.
Ethan broke out of his thoughts when he heard the door open, footsteps traced It’s was to his side bringing a waft of masculine fragrance unique to his father.
“Ethan boy, am so sorry to have dragged you into this. You have to wake up soon” Ethan was stunned listening to his father’s gentle voice which had once faded with memories. ‘All this while, I thought you didn’t care. Old man, you hid too deep. Do you regret?
Looking the numerous tubes connected to his body, Ronald Griffin’s back hunched and he raised his trembling hand to rub his face. His and her son!
“You have to…
***
Happy 30th birthday!!
“Thanks everyone! I’m really glad you all could make it, especially since everyone is busy! Claire shouted over the loud music in her bright clear voice which sounded overly excited.
Now don’t get her wrong, Claire did not feel a shred of excitement celebrating her 30th birthday with a bunch of fake girlfriends who make sure to shout ‘happy 30th birthday’ every now and then like they were reciting a spell.
Claire had never celebrated a single birthday since she broke up with her boyfriend three years ago. So the question is; who sent birthday invitation cards to her worst enemies in college in her name?
Looking at all the fake smiling faces in her home, Claire knew sending them away would be the worst choice. For sure a hot story of her miserable life would spread throughout her circle before tomorrow, so she can only put up with this and really throw a birthday party, much to the enjoyment of the person that set this up.
“Claire, why haven’t I seen Lexi? Her best and only friend since college, Lucy asked, sitting beside her. “This party would have been so much fun with her here”
Claire and Lucy sat together away from the other ladies who were chatting about wisdom-knows-what and laughing loudly from time to time.
Claire turned to give her a mock glare and asked, “Who is your friend here? Is it me or Lexi” WTF! She’s so grateful the tears that her niece isn’t here to make things worse, especially since they just had a disagreement. Alexandra Moore pulled a prank on her every time they had a disagreement just to get revenge. A prank plus another prank equaled a disastrous birthday!
In response, Lucy gave her a strange look and snorted, “so petty ah, why do you still fight with a kid” She commented and finished her drink.
“Kid? She’s a great tyrant ah! You…
“Hey Claire, I forgot to tell you just now” Yep, she knew that voice anywhere. Charlotte the ‘blonde’ this bimbo was also invited? “ Am engaged to John, did he tell you? Hearing what she said next, Claire’s glass fell out of her hand dramatically and spilled on the rug.
Sad? No
Heartbreak? No! Claire did not feel any of these; she just felt this story was very spicy and interesting. John was that boyfriend of hers, whom she broke up with three years ago. Just like everyone, Claire also thought John was that one in a million near perfect man but that was until she mistakenly guessed the code to his secret stash on his phone. Who would believe that John already had a wife and two kids living his grandmother?
Stolen novel; please report.
She calmly asked for a break up without telling him what she knew and didn’t even mind when he went around telling everyone that he had dumped her.
Ding dong!
The door bell rang pulling her out of her up to no good thoughts. Seeing a lot of genuine eyes of pity when she stood up to get the door, Claire nearly stumbled.
“What? If she’s sad then am not allowed to be happy? Charlotte retorted when they all looked at her with accusing eyes, clearly they all felt she had gone too far. After all there were some of them who thought they had a chance with John since he had declared himself ‘single’.
When Claire opened the door and saw a huge tall like a man gift, her wide evil smile dropped and she had a feeling of foreboding.
Ethan Griffin had never felt this helpless in his life before, lying in a hospital bed in a strange state. He was very much aware of his surroundings, he can hear, smell feel but he couldn’t open his eyes nor move any part of his body, like he had no control over his body. The doctors, a while ago had already declared that he had fallen into a coma with only a fifty percent chance of waking up.
Earlier today, he was on his way to a board meeting concerning an AI project 9th edition which had just been completed, when a truck ran into his car. That project was the key to solidifying his position as an heir and the CEO of the BlastX Corporation and the only person who would benefit from this is his ambitious stepbrother, Dirk. Clearly he underestimated Dirk’s great ambition, an ambition that regarded life as useless.
Ethan broke out of his thoughts when he heard the door open, footsteps traced It’s was to his side bringing a waft of masculine fragrance unique to his father.
“Ethan boy, am so sorry to have dragged you into this. You have to wake up soon” Ethan was stunned listening to his father’s gentle voice which had once faded with memories. ‘All this while, I thought you didn’t care. Old man, you hid too deep. Do you regret?
Looking the numerous tubes connected to his body, Ronald Griffin’s back hunched and he raised his trembling hand to rub his face. His and her son!
“You have to…
***
Happy 30th birthday!!
“Thanks everyone! I’m really glad you all could make it, especially since everyone is busy! Claire shouted over the loud music in her bright clear voice which sounded overly excited.
Now don’t get her wrong, Claire did not feel a shred of excitement celebrating her 30th birthday with a bunch of fake girlfriends who make sure to shout ‘happy 30th birthday’ every now and then like they were reciting a spell.
Claire had never celebrated a single birthday since she broke up with her boyfriend three years ago. So the question is; who sent birthday invitation cards to her worst enemies in college in her name?
Looking at all the fake smiling faces in her home, Claire knew sending them away would be the worst choice. For sure a hot story of her miserable life would spread throughout her circle before tomorrow, so she can only put up with this and really throw a birthday party, much to the enjoyment of the person that set this up.
“Claire, why haven’t I seen Lexi? Her best and only friend since college, Lucy asked, sitting beside her. “This party would have been so much fun with her here”
Claire and Lucy sat together away from the other ladies who were chatting about wisdom-knows-what and laughing loudly from time to time.
Claire turned to give her a mock glare and asked, “Who is your friend here? Is it me or Lexi” WTF! She’s so grateful the tears that her niece isn’t here to make things worse, especially since they just had a disagreement. Alexandra Moore pulled a prank on her every time they had a disagreement just to get revenge. A prank plus another prank equaled a disastrous birthday!
In response, Lucy gave her a strange look and snorted, “so petty ah, why do you still fight with a kid” She commented and finished her drink.
“Kid? She’s a great tyrant ah! You…
“Hey Claire, I forgot to tell you just now” Yep, she knew that voice anywhere. Charlotte the ‘blonde’ this bimbo was also invited? “ Am engaged to John, did he tell you? Hearing what she said next, Claire’s glass fell out of her hand dramatically and spilled on the rug.
Sad? No
Heartbreak? No! Claire did not feel any of these; she just felt this story was very spicy and interesting. John was that boyfriend of hers, whom she broke up with three years ago. Just like everyone, Claire also thought John was that one in a million near perfect man but that was until she mistakenly guessed the code to his secret stash on his phone. Who would believe that John already had a wife and two kids living his grandmother?
She calmly asked for a break up without telling him what she knew and didn’t even mind when he went around telling everyone that he dumped her.
Ding dong!
The door bell rang pulling her out of her up to no good thoughts. Seeing a lot of genuine eyes of pity when she stood up to get the door, Claire nearly stumbled.
“What? If she’s sad then am not allowed to be happy? Charlotte retorted when they all looked at her with accusing eyes, clearly she had gone too far after all there were some of those who thought they had a chance with John since he had declared ‘single’.
When Claire opened the door and saw a huge tall like a man gift, her wide evil smile dropped and she had a feeling of foreboding.
When Claire opened the door and saw a huge tall like a man gift, her wide evil smile dropped and she had a feeling of foreboding. ‘Where’s the delivery man? This has to be a prank!
Claire slowly tried to close the door as she sneakily turned to check if anyone had followed her, when met Charlotte’s creepy smile. Her mouth twitched in annoyance, I can’t even avoid this one! Sticky like a vengeful ghost!
“Oh Charlotte, why are you here? Claire quickly caught herself and put on a stiff smile that dropped the next moment.
“Hey everyone come over! Claire received a mighty gift!